Re: Credibility of Oracle's 20 day DBA Master Track Program

Hagen Finley wrote:
>
> I am an Oracle neophyte who has acquired just enough database
> management skill to be in a state of constant frustration. I am also
> considering an occupational change (I have run my own electrical
> contracting business for 20 years and I have a BA from UC Berkeley in
> both Philsophy & Sociology). Therefore, I am entertaining the notion of
> wading through the Oracle DBA Masters track (which costs $8000), but
> before I do, I thought it might be prudent to ask this newsgroup for
> their impressions of that program.
> I have the following questions:
>
> There are certain programs (i.e. Netware's CNE) which, upon completion,
> qualify one for immeadiate entry level employment. Does the Oracle
> Masters certificate carry that kind of currency?
>
> Are their any better and/or less expensive instructional opportunities
> available?
>
> What about ETS's Oracle certification - does it have any industry
> credibility?
>
> Any other advice concerning the prospects for prosperity and
> contentment as an Oracle DBA would also be warmly received.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Hagen Finley
> Berkeley, CA

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RevealNet Received on Sat Nov 16 1996 - 00:00:00 CET